The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-12-08
PARAMOUNT cHILDREN's HOME.


PARAMOUNT CHILDREN'S HOME.
A new barn has been erected at this
place during the past year, which
though not 50 large as the wants of the
farm and institution required is never
thelesS IN improvement to be com
mended. The appearance and manner
of the children give satisfactory evi-
dence that they are well cared for and
eontenled 'Hhey look neat and clean
and give unmistakable proof of being
properly fed The general health OF
The children for the past year may be
considered good. The condition of the
rooms, furniture and bedding gave .eYi-
dence of good housekeeping. creditable
to the industry and Judgment OF
the Superintendent and Matron, Mr..
and Mrs. NiesZ. The provision for
educating the children will compare
faVOrably with the village or country
school. The elementary branches in
connection with arithmetic and geog-
raphy pr9 thoroughly taught. In one of
our Vi IT'S we gave close examination
of the school department, and all were
gratified with the proficiency exhibited
by the pupils.
The law under which the Committee
is appointed, makes it their duty to
recommend such changes and addl-
tiOnal provisions as they may deem es-
sential for their economical and eff
cient administration" In compliance
with tins injunction, the Committee
would urge upon the Joint Board of
Commissioners to make proper pro-
vision for correcting the objectional
fetOr of an outbuilding which has been
a source Of annoyance during the last
several visits. Any of the late works
on Sanitary Science give plans that are
compare lively inexpensive, whereby
the offensive odOr is removed and the
material properly used as fertilizer.
Number of children in the Home
October 81, 1887.
GIFTS, 81
lOldl,.... 100
Current expenses for the 1888
Ret cost per capita d,....................... $500
1t would be well in our opinion, were
the Joint Board to engage a suitable
person to canvass the country in search
of permanent homes for the children
It,should be understood that the instl-
tuition is designed simply as tempo
rary home for children-to remain only
until permanent home can be secured.
Without doubt, there are many well-to-
do families, who have need of boy or
girl, and would cheerfully adopt one,
were they properly advised on the sub
ject. 1t should be understood, that the
institution is designed only as tenn
pOrary home, and that places Of adop-
tion for the children will be obtained
as soon as can be, consistent with their |
future interest. BY having party out |
looking up homes, more children can be |
provided for, and in proportion, more
accommodated at the Home. The in
stitutiOn is located in rather an out of |
the way place, not conveniently access
ible, and for that reason there are fewer |
visitors and less number of persons i
who might be induced to accept an in
mate with the view of adoption.
COUNTY INFIRMARY.
In the several visits to this institution,
we found everything cleanly and III
good order. The insane department is
particularly to be commended; nor have
the dependent poor any just cause for
complaint that we could discover. The
objection made in last years report to
the authorities furnishing a holiday
feast; to which many outsiders are in
vited, was disregarded.
In the opinion of the committee, this
practice is wrong in principle, liable to
abuse, and should be discontinued. If
the county officials who have the dis
pOsal of the people money, think it
proper to appropriate certain amount
to meet the expenses of special feast
for the benefit of the Intirmary inmates,
we suggest that it be for the inmates
alone, and not given for the entertain
ment Of outsiders.
COUNTY JAIL.
In the different inspections Of the
county Jail, we have always found the
cells neat and clean. There is a lack of
proper ventilation in the upper story
which should be remedied if it can be
done consistent with safety. From the
reports furnished of the dietary, we are
of the opinion that the food provided
for the prisoners is more than sufficient
for persons kept in such close contine-
ment. Exercise in the open air is es-
sential to nealth of body and mind.
When that is withdrawn, the food
should be proportiOnately lessened.
MUNICIPAL PRISONS.
The prisons of Alliance, Louisville,
Canton, Massilion, Navarro and Canal
Fulton have been severally visited at
different times by one or more mem
bers of the committee, and found in a
creditable condition. There has been a
great improvement in the city prison of
Canton as regards ventilation and
cleanliness.
In closing this report, we would again
ask, for the benefit of those who may
succeed us, that provision be made for
paying the expenses necessarily incur
red in making these visits. If the
members of the committee are willing
to give their time, it is certainly no
more than right and proper, that their
expenses should be paid
JOHN +. RAYNoLDs, Pres't.
Mrs. MARY X. HARTzELL,
Mrs. $. F. TREssEL,
LEW. SLUssER,
Mrs. L. V. THURsToN, Sec.
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